At the AGM in January this year, it was suggested by a few members that an email be sent to all members if extra funds were required for Ajahn Vayama's ongoing care needs, thus allowing members the opportunity to make donations if they choose to.As Ajahn's progressive illness continues to deteriorate, it is becoming clear that a higher level of care is required. This extra care will need to be funded by Patacara. Therefore, now would be a good time for those people who wish to offer extra donations, to do so either via online banking to the Patacara Bhikkhuni Hermitage Inc bank account:

BSB: 306-041 A/c Number: 1013896

Or when you are next at the Sala.Kindly email the Treasurer, Ming (ming.cassim@gmail.com..) when you have made an online donation.

We thank you all for your generosity and continuing support.With Metta,

Karen Sprigg Secretary - on behalf of the Committee of PBH.

Namo tassa bhagavato arahato sammā-sambuddhassa

Kaladana Sutta: Seasonable Gifts

"There are these five seasonable gifts. Which five? One gives to a newcomer. One gives to one going away. One gives to one who is ill. One gives in time of famine. One sets the first fruits of field & orchard in front of those who are virtuous. These are the five seasonable gifts."

In the proper season they give — those with discernment, responsive, free from stinginess.Having been given in proper season,with hearts inspired by the Noble Ones — straightened, Such —their offering bears an abundance.Those who rejoice in that gift or give assistance,they, too, have a share of the merit, and the offering isn't depleted by that.So, with an unhesitant mind,one should give where the gift bears great fruit. Merit is what establishes living beings in the next life.

...And what is lack of food for the arising of unarisen sloth & drowsiness, or for the growth & increase of sloth & drowsiness once it has arisen? There is the potential for effort, the potential for exertion, the potential for striving. To foster appropriate attention to them: This is lack